v.
- present (something) for (someone) to accept or reject.
- express readiness to do something for or on behalf of someone.
- provide (access or an opportunity).
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(often offer something up)
present (a prayer or sacrifice) to a deity.
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(offer something up)
position something to assess its appearance or fit.
n.
- an expression of readiness to do or give something.
- an amount of money that someone is willing to pay for something.
- a specially reduced price.
- a proposal of marriage.
Phrase
- on offer
- available.
- for sale at a reduced price.
Derivative
Etymology
OE offrian ‘sacrifice to a deity’, of Gmc origin, from L. offerre ‘present’, reinforced by Fr. offrir.